Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 61345 in Neponset, IL. These include 27 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 27 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2024.
Neponset has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Neponset has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $407K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Neponset has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Neponset was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 30, 2003, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 21, 1973), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61345 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Neponset, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Neponset has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $407K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61345 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 30, 2003. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Neponset, IL area (ZIP 61345). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →